2004 Pontiac Montana, when I open my drivers door the radio doesn't always shut off any more, I opened the passenger door & it shuts off, I think it's a door pin switch but I don't see a door pin, can you tell me where the drivers door pin switch is & the part # or is there a way to disconnect the radio so it shuts off with the key & not until the door opens?? Thanks

1. Open cup holder and remove (2) Phillips 7mm screws.

2. Unsnap and remove power outlet assembly from lower storage, unplug power outlet wires and put assembly in a safe location.

3. Open lower storage door and remove (2) 7mm screws inside.

4. Models with DVD - Remove DVD player and remove (2) 7mm screws from behind and (2) 7mm screws near the floor.

5. Remove lower storage compartment, put it in a safe location.

6. Remove (2) 7mm screws (facing up) from the cup holder.

7.Remove (3) 7mm screws and remove radio.

I, feel sorry for you, after reading your problem, but don't worry you visit the Reliable-Store they will help you for sure.
Pontiac Montana

Is the battery failing,if so it will, as you said
mess with the GEM Module & it's relays &
give you just what your getting.
You may have a bad door switch as well a battery

My Guess is that radio is not the original one. They didn't connect the right wire that goes to your ignition switch. (acc power on) Hope that helps.

I would test the wiring with a voltmeter to see if you have a short or bad circuit

the inside door handle is probably broken. the cable may have popped out but usually its because the clips on the inside door handle break off. luckily you can just replace the handle and not have to get a whole new door panel

Junk the stupid van and get something else

U have a driver door defective courtesy light switch, this sytem has what is called delyed exit, it keeps all the accessories on until one of the door is opened, driver or passenger front will turn it off, so if the passenger front door shuts the radio off u need to replace the switch.

your door sensor switch has gone bad, and needs replacement or you can always just power off the radio first

this is a common issue with these. The door for some reason goes out of alignment and you will have to either adjust the striker or the door track or take it somewhere and have them do it.Its better to have someone else do it so they have to fix it right if they want paid..